The Record's Fantasy Football Corner -- Published Nov. 18, 2012

Record reporter Jagdip Dhillon and sports copy editor Marty Greenstein debate the fantasy prospects for one player each week (with bonus picks at recordnet.com). This week, it's Steelers WR Mike Wallace, who faces the Ravens in Pittsburgh tonight.

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Record reporter Jagdip Dhillon and sports copy editor Marty Greenstein debate the fantasy prospects for one player each week (with bonus picks at recordnet.com). This week, it's Steelers WR Mike Wallace, who faces the Ravens in Pittsburgh tonight.

Start him: Byron Leftwich is a massive dropoff from Ben Roethlisberger, but Wallace's unique talents make a must-start any week even if you have to lower your expectations a bit. Leftwich actually overthrew the speedy Wallace on a deep throw Monday night against the Chiefs and all it will take is for one of those bombs to connect against Baltimore to Wallace worthy of a start. - Jagdip Dhillon

SIt him: With Leftwich under center, I expect Pittsburgh to go to a conservative, run-heavy offense that takes few if any risks. If that's the case, Wallace's upside will be limited and you should be able to find a better fantasy option elsewhere. - Marty Greenstein

Start him: The Jets aren't a very good run defense, so there's no reason to be afraid of this matchup. Jackson should get enough touches to make him a worthy RB2 this week. - Marty Greenstein

Sit him: Jackson had his best game of the season against the suddenly leaky 49ers' run defense last week, but that's after being stuck in an even split with rookie Daryl Richardson for much of the season. Jackson does have a good matchup against the Jets, but not if Richardson gets half the carries. Stay away for one more week and see what the St. Louis backfield situation will be moving forward. - Jagdip Dhillon

Start him: Freeman has been on fire for the past five games, tossing 13 touchdowns and only one interception. With weapons like St. Mary's product Doug Martin out of the backfield, and receivers Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams, there's no reason to believe Freeman will be slowed by Carolina today. Start Freeman with confidence ahead of guys like Cam Newton, Tony Romo, Phillip Rivers and Matt Schaub. - Jagdip Dhillon

Sit him: Thanks to Martin's production the past few weeks, Tampa is becoming a run-first offense. Freeman might not throw the ball enough to get top-tier production, and Carolina has an underrated pass rush that could give him trouble. - Marty Greenstein